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Your A-List: Best Country Singer/Group
Roger Wallace went up against some of the biggest names in the country scene in Austin, from Asleep At the Wheel to Dale Watson and Kevin Fowler, but as the polls closed, he rode off into the sunset with 37 percent of the vote and the title of winner of the Your A-List poll for Best Country Singer/Group.
While this native of Tennessee may not be as well known as some of his competition, Wallace definitely has the work ethic to stay competitive on the local scene, constantly playing gigs at holes-in-the-wall all over town, from Ginny’s Little Longhorn to, well, the Hole in the Wall. Not only is the honky tonker just a picker and a singer, he also pens most of his own tunes, with co-writing credits on 12 of the 13 songs on his last album, “It’s About Time.” It looks like it may be just about time that the energetic performer with a voice that bangs off the back of the room starts getting a little more notoriety for his roots country style, and maybe one day find his name treated with the reverence of that given to some of his more famous competitors/vanquished Internet foes.
Others receiving votes
- Jon Emery, 20 percent
- Asleep at the Wheel, 12 percent
- Dale Watson, 11 percent
- Kevin Fowler, 8 percent
- Derailers, 4 percent
- Kelly Willis, 3 percent
- Mother Truckers, 2 percent
- Jesse Dayton, 1 percent
- Sunny Sweeney, < 1 percent
Write-ins: Alvin Crow, Billy Dee, Heybale!, Kyle Park Band, Pauline Reese and High Country, Jim Stringer, Dale Watson
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By Richard
September 4, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
I’ve been telling people ever since I first heard Roger in the summer of 2007 that he was one of the best country singers I’ve ever heard anywhere. I go to see him regularly on Wednesday nights at Ginny’s. The others in his band are superb as well—-Jim Stringer (Lead Guitar), Billy Brad Fordham (Stand-up Bass), and Lisa Pankratz (Drums). It’s good to know other people are discovering how good he is as well.
By Bill
September 4, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this
What about Pauline Reese?
By Rachel
September 4, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this
In my opinion, Roger Wallace is the best unknown singer/songwriter in Austin.
Way to go, Roger!!!
By Steph
September 5, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
I agree with commenter Rachel above….except take out the “unknown” part and just go with:
Roger Wallace is the best singer/songwriter in Austin.
It’s the truth!
By Satomi Neil
September 5, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
Roger has a REALLY nice arse as well…
By Jane
September 5, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this
Roger Wallace’s voice is just amazing. And he is indeed an incredible songwriter. “Nobody Loves Me,” and “That Kind of Lonely,” are two (of many) of his songs that I could listen to over and over again, not to mention dance to as well. He also plays a fine guitar and can be seen frequently with the very talented Teri Joyce and the Tagalongs.
By Jane
September 5, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this
P.S. Somehow we missed two of the best: James Hand and Bruce Robison!!
By Erin
September 5, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
That’s right he’s does! And he sings purty too :) We love you Roger! Seriously though, Rogers is one of the only singers that I can just sit and listen to. No need to do anything else, that’s enough to keep me perfectly content. He’s a hell of a song writer. If I could have a man write songs for me like he does for his wife…. well I just don’t what I’d do.
By Morgan
September 9, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
How on earth did Bruce Robison get passed over? Familiarity breeds contempt? Guess I should read this and vote more often.
By cowtown_horn
September 9, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this
Dale Watson IS Austin. Dale Watson IS country. Apparently, Roger Wallace IS Austin also. I know I love to hear Dale play a set, sounds like I should hear Roger play a set also. My vote still, and always, will be with DW and the Lone Stars. I’ll buy him a Shiner next time I see him. Shiner is now the same price as LS. My, how times change. Congrats to Roger. He must be SUPERB to beat Dale.
By Tara
May 1, 2009 9:03 AM | Link to this
JOSH TURNER ALL THE WAY!